Rhythm Replaces Power: The Foundation of Future Science

A Coros Institute Seminar with Dennis Klocek

June 10-14, 2016

This course will cover the fundamental principles behind working with rhythms to transform raw substances into essential substances. Alchemically this is known as spagyric processing. Such an alchemical process requires great attention to the rhythmic return cycles of sun, moon and stars when starting and undertaking laboratory work. The course will start with an overview of astronomical rhythms and then use those rhythms to explore plant cultivation and harvesting, weather and climate patterns, zodiacal basis for agricultural festivals and the use of the idea of the form germ to guide a yearly survey of alchemical laboratory processes.

Agricultural astronomy /declination

Sun, moon, stars and zodiac influences

Sun, moon, earth and climate patterns

Geometry of planetary projection onto Earth

The mystery of the form germ

Agricultural festivals through the year

Sowing and harvesting medicinal plants

An alchemical almanac of processes

About the presenters

Dennis Klocek, MFA, is the Director of Consciousness Studies, a study of alchemy and transformation, at Rudolf Steiner College and Co-founder of the Coros Institute. He is the author of seven books including Sacred Agriculture: The Alchemy of Biodynamics. Dennis is also known as an international lecturer, see www.dennisklocek.com.

Matias Baker, faculty member of RSC, is a consultant on the art and science of Biodynamics and the teachings behind quality BD preparation making, and holistic landscape ecology. His clients include California Vineyards and diversified land projects in Mexico, Costa Rica and Barbados.